Post-Medieval — 1708-1709; early 18th century
Kettle on a stand
This silver kettle was made by David Willaume the Elder, a leading Huguenot goldsmith from Metz who arrived in London in the 1680s. In 1708, at the time that the item was made, his shop was at the Golden Ball in Pall Mall. This was a good location close to the Court and the London homes of leading aristocratic families. The kettle was engraved later with the arms of Edward Gatacre (1768-1849).
Silver kettles became fashionable items used in preparing and serving tea. The water in the kettle was kept piping hot by a spirit lamp which formed part of the accompanying silver stand.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 74.226/1
- Object name:
- Kettle on a stand
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Willaume, David (elder)
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- Related events:
- Related places:
Golden Ball, Pall Mall, City of Westminster, London [City of Westminster], City of Westminster
- Production date:
- 1708-1709; early 18th century
- Material:
silver, ivory
- Measurements/duration:
- H 245 mm, W 185 mm, D 230 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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